It was day 4 in Taiwan. I remembered I woke up at 4am since jet lag had me messed up. So I went out, saw the sunrise and grabbed breakfast. I went to a local Taiwanese breakfast joint serving sausage and collard greens inside a rice roll with coffee for only $1 cad, (What a…
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My taste in the culinary world: Bitter (Part 2)
As a chef, culinary explorer and a son, sometimes I feel like there are problems that I can’t seem to solve or run away from.
My taste in the culinary world: Bitter
One of my first jobs in the culinary industry was at the Toronto Christmas Market 4 years ago. It was the most interesting experience that helped me get a feel in the workforce. I say “interesting” because it taught me both good and bad stuff about the industry. I’m going to explain the bad part…
My taste in the culinary world: Sour
Before I start this, I just want to say that I love my job to bits and pieces and I wouldn’t want to trade it with anything. But that sweet, sweet job turn sour sometimes; making it hard and uncomfortable to work. For people who work in the food industry, you will always encounter someone…
My taste in the culinary world: Sweet
I can’t believe that it’s almost my 3 year milestone at my workplace. It’s an incredible journey from being just a cook to an eatery team leader; teaching new people how to cook in the eatery, while working under my supervisor and manager. Let me show you guys how I got here from the beginning….
My taste in the culinary world: Salty
It’s been 4 years, 10 months, and 15 days since we’ve been together. It seems like yesterday that I made the decision and we went out on our separate ways, but it’s the right thing to do. This had to happen or our relationship just gets uglier and saltier. I found my love in the…
My first time in Taiwan
At long last, I have finally traveled to Taiwan. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always wanted to travel there. However, I couldn’t since my family was always busy and I’m obviously too young to travel alone. Now, since I have a stable job, I can finally afford to travel there myself. And I…
My top 3 fails
For the past 4 years cooking professionally, I have made my fair share of screw-ups. Some are minor, but some are really big. From all the cuts, burns and money loss, here are my top 3 fails in the kitchen; and oh boy they are interesting. #3- I somehow burnt soup (how is that even…
My 2018 lesson: Medal or Inspire
Since 2018 has ended, I decided to share with you what I learned; and trust me, I learned it the hard way.
Lifespan to healthspan
Health is the most valuable thing we have in life; that’s a no-brainer. But how many people forget that? Way too many, even myself to be honest. It is the thing that keeps us going and is a way to connect with the ones you love. Sadly, we tend to forget about health until we…
The Culinary Storyteller 